Book 6
Book 7
Book 8
Themes
Literary Connections
100
What is the name of the princess of phaeacia?
Nausicaa
100
What does Athena disguise herself as?
A young girl
100
What god helps Odysseus while in disguise as a servant of Alcinous?
Athena
100
Name the theme Odysseus exhibits at several times during this book?
Memory
100
Name a movie, book, etc. that you think connects with Book 7.
Any answer is accepted here, this is a free box
200
Where does Odysseus wake?
A forest in Phaeacia
200
What purpose does the mist Athena puts around Odysseus hold?
To disguise Odysseus from the townspeople of the land of the Phaeacians.
200
Who is the King of the Phaeacians?
King Alcinous
200
What scene does disguise come into play in book 6?
When Athena visits the princess in her dream
200
What scene in Harry Potter, Prisoner of Azkaban, is similar to book 6?
The scene on the train when dementors invade
300
Where does the princess give Odysseus directions to?
The palace
300
DAILY DOUBLE: Name the King, Queen and the King's daughter
King Alcinous, Queen Arete, Nausicaa
300
What sport does Odysseus win?
Discus throwing
300
Why is memory a protruding theme in book 7?
Alcinous and Odysseus have a past in the Trojan War, and we learn about Aretes past
300
Who were the two "saviors" in both The Odyssey, Book 6, and Harry Potter, Prisoner of Azkaban?
The princess Nausicaa and Professor Lupin
400
What are the maids and princess doing when Odysseus wakes?
Playing while naked
400
What fruits does the palace gardens bear? Name three.
Figs, Grapes, Apples, Pears, Oranges, Lemons
400
Who are the three gods the bard sings about?
Ares, Aphrodite, and Hephaestus
400
How does contrast play an important theme in book 7?
The palace of the Phaeacians and its garden play a sharp contrast with Odysseus's harsh past
400
Name the connection between the Emperor and Alcinous.
They both are of higher power, and have everything they ever wanted
500
What form does Athena take in the princess's dream?
A friend of the princess
500
What is a libation?
A drink poured out as an offering to a deity.
500
What real person shares a unique physical trait with one of the characters in this book? Name each
Homer and Demodokos, the bard. Both are supposedly blind.
500
What topic causes Odysseus to grief when sung?
The Trojan War
500
DAILY DOUBLE: In what trilogy of movies does the main character feel compelled to complete any challenge when prompted with the words, "chicken?"
Back to the future
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